Phil Gramm
William Philip Gramm (born July 8, 1942) is an American economist and politician who represented Texas in both chambers of Congress. Though he began his political career as a Democrat, Gramm switched to the Republican Party in 1983. Gramm was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1996 Republican Party presidential primaries against eventual nominee Bob Dole.
Phil Gramm | |
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| United States Senator from Texas | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | John Tower |
| Succeeded by | John Cornyn |
| Chair of the Senate Banking Committee | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – June 6, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Al D'Amato |
| Succeeded by | Paul Sarbanes |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 5, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Olin Teague |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| In office February 12, 1983 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Joe Barton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Philip Gramm July 8, 1942 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1983) Republican (1983–present) |
| Spouse | Wendy Lee |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Georgia (BA, MA, PhD) |
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